Our Leadership

Tony Ferrero is the Chairman & Founder at Clearwater Living & InSite Realty Advisors. In his career, he has been involved in the acquisition, development, marketing, and operations of over $6$ billion in real estate portfolios nationwide. His accomplishments include the entitlement and development of over 4,000 multi-family and single-family homes in for-rent and for-sale product types, projects, and principal in over 50 senior housing communities.

In 1996, Mr. Ferrero transferred from MBK Commercial, the retail and regional mall division of Mitsui, into MBK Senior Living (MSL). As Senior Vice President, he was responsible for the company’s growth including existing property acquisitions, renovation, and new development. Within four years, MSL grew to include over 2,100 units in 14 properties and was later sold to Prudential. The portfolio has a current market value of approximately $800$ million and is part of the Brookdale Senior Living portfolio.

In 2000, Ferrero joined Kisco Senior Living as Senior Vice President for the development of senior living communities as well as the creation of a new platform of $55+$, active adult communities. The concept of creating high-quality, institutional-grade $55+$ communities was an idea that Mr. Ferrero had as a cost-effective alternative to independent living. The premise was to significantly reduce the services provided while maintaining the programmatic design of the communities. Within three years, the $55+$ multi-family portfolio included approximately 750 units in four communities. The majority of the portfolio is currently owned by Clarion Partners with a 2015 market value of over $300$ million.

Mr. Ferrero holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance, a Certificate of Real Property Development and Management, with additional studies in Political Science and Communications from the University of Southern California.

Danielle Morganserves as the Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Living. Utilizing more than 30 years of experience in the financial services and the senior living industries, Ms. Morgan is responsible for overseeing the expansion of the company’s operations, including strategic initiatives, growth opportunities and maintaining a thriving culture for its team members.  

Ms. Morgan has a proven track record in all aspects of senior living including operations, budget management, sales and marketing, and human resources. She is known for her strategic planning, enthusiastic leadership, skillfulness in community acquisitions, and ability to increase the bottom line. 

Since joining Clearwater in 2017, Morgan has worked to help provide strategic leadership and implement long-term growth strategies, while ensuring that Clearwater stayed true to its vision of providing seniors with exceptional living experiences. 

Over the course of her career, Morgan has held numerous leadership roles. Before joining Clearwater in 2017 as President and COO, Ms. Morgan served as Chief Operations Officer of MBK Senior Living for 10 years where she was responsible for day-to-day operations oversight of 22 communities and was pivotal in promoting the company’s culture through strong relationships with customers, team members, and professional sources.

Prior to MBK Senior Living, Ms. Morgan served in various leadership roles for Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. As the Director of Operations, Southern California, Morgan managed a portfolio of operational and new development communities, implemented company policy and procedures, delivered high quality services and customer service, and yielded solid financial performance. Morgan also assisted with market feasibility studies and building proformas for future development opportunities. 

In addition to her numerous leadership roles, Morgan has taken an active role within senior housing industry associations. She currently serves on the board of directors for the California Assisted Living Association (CALA) and is past board chair of the executive committee. She is also a member of the executive board for the American Senior Housing Association (ASHA).  

Ms. Morgan holds a bachelor’s degree in long-term health care administration from Ohio University and an MBA from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine. 

Christopher Hilbert serves as the Chief Investment Officer of Clearwater Living. With over 28 years of real estate experience, Mr. Hilbert is responsible for setting the investment structure and strategy of Clearwater Living’s investments and preserving the company’s real estate portfolios.

Prior to joining Clearwater Living, Mr. Hilbert was a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of 3G Capital Advisors, LLC (“3G”), a boutique real estate debt and equity advisory firm located in Newport Beach, CA. At 3G, he worked with high-net-worth individuals and family offices to develop creative capital structures to improve acquisition and development opportunities. Mr. Hilbert served as the Chief Executive Officer of 3G and Chairman of the Stira Alcentra Global Credit Fund, a global, direct lending fund registered to raise $3.5 billion through a continuous sales offering.

Prior to launching 3G, Hilbert spent over 12 years with Steadfast Companies. Serving in multiple roles, including Director of Acquisitions, President of the Real Estate Group, and Chief Investment Officer, Hilbert ended his tenure as President of the organization.

During his time with Steadfast Companies, Hilbert successfully directed the acquisition, development, and management of over 45,000 multifamily units, growing assets under management from $550 million to $5.5 billion. Under his leadership, Steadfast Companies grew to become the 23rd largest apartment owner and 35th largest management company in the United States.

Mr. Hilbert received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree in History from San Diego State University and Master of Business Administration from Queens University of Charlotte. As a strong supporter of community involvement, Mr. Hilbert served on a development committee and as the Annual Fund Chair at Pacifica Christian High School. In addition, the Hilbert family is an ardent support of the Thomas House Family Shelter, where Mr. Hilbert’s wife Chelsea served on the Board of Directors.

Kristine Delgado serves as the Chief Revenue Officer for Clearwater Living. In this role, Ms. Delgado leads the day-to-day sales and marketing operations for Clearwater Living. In addition, she is responsible for advancing the company’s brand, creating the sales culture, and identifying key markets for development.

Prior to joining the Clearwater Living executive team, Ms. Delgado served as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MBK Senior Living. Over the course of her career, Ms. Delgado has held various leadership positions including Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Vice President of Operations, and Area Sales Manager, as well as serving the dual role of Corporate Sales Trainer.

Ms. Delgado’s professional background also includes ten years as a Sales Manager and Trainer at CORT Business Services, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. She has provided oversight to more than 100 senior living communities. In addition to successfully pre-leasing apartments while under construction, Ms. Delgado has consistently met and/or exceeded budgeted stabilization goals for the communities she managed throughout the Western United States and Canada.

Ms. Delgado has led intensive training programs and has presented for the America, California, Utah, and Denver Assisted Living Associations in subjects ranging from Business Development and Networking to Sales Management and Operations. She is currently serving on the CALA Education Committee and previously was a part of the Advisory Board for the referral service, A Place for Mom. She studied business and communications at Sacramento State College.

Ed Ward serves as Senior Vice President of Operations at Clearwater Living. Mr. Ward brings forth a wealth of transformative and data-driven leadership spanning over two decades within the Senior Living Industry. A Southern California native, Mr. Ward holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California, commencing his professional journey in the high-tech sector and later transitioning to Senior Living in the early 2000s.

Mr. Ward’s accomplished career has seen him occupy key roles such as Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and Divisional Vice President with premier industry operators. His responsibilities have encompassed leadership in Operations, Care Services, Sales and Marketing, and Innovation on a national scale.

Throughout his professional career, Mr. Ward has consistently garnered recognition as a highly impactful leader, prioritizing Excellence and Continuous Improvement. This dedication has translated into best-in-class performance metrics in critical areas such as resident satisfaction, associate engagement, and financial performance.

A lifelong learner, Mr. Ward pursues intellectual enrichment and enjoys a diverse range of interests including reading, hiking, and an appreciation for music. Furthermore, he values quality time spent with his wife and family, personifying his commitment to both personal and professional excellence.